Institute for the Blind, Copenhagen

Name: Institute for the Blind
Address: Copenhagen, Denmark

#481 among attractions in Copenhagen

Monuments and statues, Historicist architecture

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The Institute for the Blind is a listed, Historicist building on Kastelsvej in the Østerbro district of Copenhagen, Denmark. Built in two stages in 1858 and 1880 to a design by Ferdinand Meldahl, it was the first special school for blind students in Denmark and was listed in 1977. The institution relocated to new premises in Hellerup in the 1960s and is now known as the Danish Institute for the Blind and Partially Sighted. The Østerbro building is now home to Copenhagen Municipality's Children's Centre. ()

Coordinates: 55°41'45"N, 12°35'16"E

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Østerbros (Mandals)Copenhagen Denmark

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Day trips

Institute for the Blind – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kastelskirken, Hirschsprung Collection, Kastellet, Maritime Monument.

~1930 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
Kastelskirken, Copenhagen
10 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, Kastelskirken stands as a testament to the city's rich religious and cultural heritage. This Lutheran church, with its distinctive architecture and serene presence, has been a place of worship and community...
0.6 miSW
Museum of work by Danish artists
Hirschsprung Collection, Copenhagen
15 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, the Hirschsprung Collection is a true gem for art aficionados and a testament to the nation's rich cultural heritage. This intimate museum, situated in a classical building amidst the peaceful Østre Anlæg park, offers a...
0.4 miSE
Star-shaped military fortress and ramparts
Kastellet, Copenhagen
11 min walk • Kastellet, nestled in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark, is a remarkable example of a well-preserved star fortress. This historical military fortress, with its distinctive pentagonal layout, was constructed in the mid-17th century under the reign of King Christian IV.
0.4 miE
Memorial
Maritime Monument, Copenhagen
11 min walk • Copenhagen's Maritime Monument stands as a solemn tribute to the Danish sailors who lost their lives during World War I. Located in the picturesque setting of Langelinie, a pier promenade in the Danish capital, the monument offers a serene spot for reflection against...
0.5 miE
Quayside pier and home of Little Mermaid
Langelinie, Copenhagen
12 min walk • Langelinie is a pier, promenade and park in central Copenhagen, Denmark, and home of The Little Mermaid statue. The area has for centuries been a popular destination for excursions and strolls in Copenhagen. Most cruise ships arriving in Copenhagen also berth at Langelinie Pier.
~1680 ftS
Memorial
Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Memorial to Nordic Volunteers and Fallen, located on Smedelinien, part of Kastellet, is a memorial to 28 Norwegian, Swedish and Finnish volunteers of the First and First Schleswig War. It was inaugurated in 1920 to design by Anders Bundgaard.
~1860 ftS
Monuments and statues
Carl Nielsen Monument, Copenhagen
9 min walk • The Carl Nielsen Monument, located at the corner of Grønningen and Store Kongensgade in central Copenhagen, Denmark, is a monument to Danish composer Carl Nielsen created by his wife Anne Marie Carl-Nielsen. It depicts a young man playing pan-pipes on a wingless Pegasus and is also known as The Genius of Music.
0.7 miNW
55°42'16"N • 12°34'36"E
Østerbro Svømmehal, Copenhagen
19 min walk • Watersports, Swimming pool, Swimming
~1850 ftSW
Square
Hjalmar Brantings Plads, Copenhagen
9 min walk • Hjalmar Brantings Plads is a square between Stockholmsgade and Oluf Palmes Gade in central Copenhagen, Denmark. It is named for the Nobel Peace Prize-winning former Swedish prime minister Hjalmar Branting.
~1390 ftS
Church, Art Nouveau architecture, National Romantic style architecture
Gustaf Church, Copenhagen
7 min walk • Swedish Gustaf's Church, part of the Church of Sweden Abroad, is the church of the Swedish congregation in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was built between 1907 to 1911 to the design of Swedish architect Theodor Wåhlin and is named after King Gustaf V of Sweden.
~1640 ftS
Contemporary art in 19th-century setting
Den Frie Udstilling, Copenhagen
8 min walk • Den Frie Udstilling is a Danish artists' association, founded in 1891 by artists in protest against the admission requirements for the Kunsthal Charlottenborg. Modeled on the Salon des Refusés, it is Denmark's oldest association of artists.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Institute for the Blind?

Nearby attractions include Kastelsvej, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Kristianiagade, Copenhagen (2 min walk), Glacisgården, Copenhagen (3 min walk), Østbanegade, Copenhagen (4 min walk).

How to get to Institute for the Blind by public transport?

The nearest stations to Institute for the Blind:

Bus

Lipkesgade • Lines: 23 (4 min walk)
Strandboulevarden • Lines: 23 (6 min walk)

Train

Østerport (5 min walk)
Nørreport (26 min walk)

Metro

Østerport • Lines: M3, M4 (6 min walk)
Trianglen • Lines: M3 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Østerport • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E, H (6 min walk)
Nordhavn • Lines: A, B, Bx, C, E (17 min walk)

Ferry

Nordre Toldbod • Lines: 991, 992 (18 min walk)
Refshaleøen • Lines: 991, 992 (21 min walk)